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Swap chocs for drams this Christmas with these Best Buy whisky advent calendars

A whisky advent calendar

This festive season, spice up your Christmas countdown with an altogether more adventurous advent calendar, one that opens a daily door to a Winter wonderland of whiskies, the true spirit of Christmas.

We’ve cherry-picked a selection of irresistible Whisky Advent Calendars that promise an exploration of diverse regions, styles, and age statements. Your yuletide whisky journey begins here!


World Whisky Advent Calendar from Drink by the Dram

If your taste buds crave a global adventure, the World Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram is your ticket. Unveil 24 wax-sealed 30ml drams, showcasing the diverse flavours of whiskies from every corner of the world. Highlights include Amrut Single Malt, Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey and Brenne French Single Malt.

An ideal gift for whisky enthusiasts as well as a personal journey into the realms of international whisky craftsmanship.
£149.95 from Master of Malt


Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram

Dive into the heart of American whiskey with this bourbon-based jamboree. 24 wax-sealed 30ml drams feature a curated selection of bourbon, rye, and Tennessee whiskey, including Daddy Rack Small Batch Straight Tennessee Whiskey, Maker’s Mark 46 and Rebel Bourbon Tawny Port Barrel Finish. Perfect for those seeking a true taste of America’s liquid gold.
£149.95 from Master of Malt

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

Eagerly anticipated by whisky aficionados, That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Advent Calendar is a yearly collaboration certain to bring joy to every dram lover. Each 30ml sample has been independently bottled by Boutique-y. Hidden treats include Balblair 7 Year Old, Speyside #3 8 Year Old, Glendullan 16 Year Old and North British 30 Year Old.
£149.95 from Master of Malt

Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram

Cast your whisky net further afield, and embark on a journey through the nuanced and exquisite world of Japanese whisky with this advent calendar. Drams include The Chita Single Grain, Nikka Whisky From The Barrel, Toki Blended and Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve. A gloriously indulgent excuse to experience the artistry of Japanese distillers and their captivating expressions.~
£249.95 from Master of Malt

Very Old and Rare Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram

Finally, for the ultimate connoisseur, this luxury set is a treasure trove of exceptional drams. Experience rarities like Karuizawa Five Decades, Glenfiddich 40 Year Old, and Glenfarclas 60 Year Old! It’s an opulent collection that promises to redefine every whisky journey.
£9,999.95 from Master of Malt

New Nc’nean Cask Trade bottling celebrates Scottish craftsmanship through whisky and tartan

A new collaboration pairs Scotland’s national drink with one of its oldest design traditions. Whisky and tartan have long travelled together. Now, Cask Trade and celebrated Scottish designer Siobhan Mackenzie have brought the two together in a limited-edition single cask release that celebrates the country’s enduring craftsmanship through a contemporary lens. The collaboration marks the…

Cù Bòcan Creation #8 becomes first peated Scotch whisky matured in ice wine casks

Cù Bòcan has introduced Creation #8, a limited-edition Highland single malt that explores a pioneering maturation using Canadian ice wine and Spanish Verdejo casks. Produced at Tomatin Distillery, Cù Bòcan is the experimental single malt brand created around the distillery’s lightly peated spirit.  The name means ‘ghost dog’ in Gaelic, referencing a spirit said to…

The ultimate whisky tasting set: The Whisky Library puts 36 premium drams on your bookshelf

Drinks by the Dram has unveiled The Whisky Library, an educational tasting collection created in collaboration with whisky expert Dave Worthington.  Presented as a miniature bookshelf, the set contains 36 wax-sealed 30ml drams housed across six themed volumes covering Scotch whisky regions, single malt whisky, Japanese whisky, Irish whiskey, Bourbon and American whiskey, and sherry-cask…